Community donates more than $200 million for Norton Healthcare, Norton Children’s campaign
More than 42,000 donors contributed $200,718,740 to not-for-profit Norton Healthcare and Norton Children’s during their “Just Imagine” campaign. The campaign launched publicly in early 2024 to raise funds to help improve the health and quality of life for every person in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The Norton Healthcare Foundation and Norton Children’s Hospital Foundation led…
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‘Resilient attitude’ and excellent care lead Campbellsville teen back to the sport she loves
Less than a year ago, Lylah Curry experienced numerous severe injuries in an accident and was unsure if she’d ever be back on a softball field. “Now, as I step into the [batter’s] box, all I can think is, ‘Thank God I’m able to play,’” Lylah said. A devastating accident Lylah’s life changed in an…
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How Jordan found migraine relief through acupuncture
Jordan Jones loves a good battle. The multisport athlete at Louisville Collegiate School thrives against the toughest competition on the court or the field. But another battle threatened to derail not only her passion for sports, but also the opportunity of being a normal teenager. At age 7, Jordan began experiencing migraine headaches. For nearly…
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Kentucky’s child abuse rate rises to fourth highest in the country
Kentucky’s child abuse rate has increased, according to the latest national report, with the commonwealth now nearly doubling the national child abuse rate. The “Child Maltreatment 2023” report, released this year by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Children’s Bureau, found the rate of child maltreatment victims in Kentucky was 14.2 per 1,000…
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A journey of resilience: Kadence’s battle with Guillain-Barre syndrome
At 14 years old, Kadence Holthouser was already making a name for herself on the volleyball court. Known for her exceptional skills as a defensive specialist, she was a standout as a freshman at Henry County High School in New Castle, Kentucky, about an hour’s drive northeast of Louisville. Volleyball isn’t just a sport; it’s…
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Norton Children’s announces opening of Panda Cares Center of Hope
Norton Children’s is proud to announce the opening of the Panda Cares Center of Hope at Norton Children’s Hospital. The Panda Cares Center of Hope provides a private, comforting space for families as their child receives care in the Norton Children’s Hospital emergency department. The newly renovated area not only offers respite but is a…
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Southern Indiana boy hopeful as he waits for a new heart
Five-year-old Henry Jones of Salem, Indiana, is one tough kid. He’s been on the heart transplant list for well over a year, eagerly waiting for the right match to come along. Born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition where the left side of his heart is underdeveloped, Henry’s heart doesn’t pump blood the way…
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Open heart surgery through a mother’s eyes
Little fingers curled around ours as we waited in Room 3 in the early hours of Jan. 29, 2025. Blocks, Bluey and books splayed on a hospital blanket on the floor; tiny, socked feet with hearts stitched on the ankle strolled down the hall of Norton Children’s Hospital. Our daughter was about to undergo open…
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Norton Children’s patient celebrates recovery
Just days before her 1st birthday, Emersyn Lucas was attacked by her family dog, leaving her with severe injuries. Now, at 2 years old, Emersyn has made a full recovery and recently visited the nurses who played a pivotal role in her healing process. In Dec. 29, 2023, Harley, the family dog, who had always…
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How measles spreads and other facts
Measles is spread easily among those who aren’t vaccinated and can have life-threatening complications, especially in young children. It also can leave those who had it vulnerable to infections for years after recovering, according to Kristina K. Bryant, M.D., a pediatric infectious diseases physician with Norton Children’s Infectious Diseases. Thanks to widespread adoption of the…
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How does a happy child look and act?
As a child psychologist working with families for over a decade, I’ve come to understand that childhood happiness is far more complex than simply having what you want or doing as you please. It’s a rich tapestry woven from genuine smiles, curiosity about the world, meaningful relationships and the ability to navigate life’s ups and…
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Family ‘forever grateful’ to Norton Children’s team for saving 1.5-pound baby’s life
As an extreme preemie born at 24 weeks, Myla Hawkins faced uncertain odds for survival. It was a long journey in the Norton Children’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), with a care team that remained dedicated to providing lifesaving care during a series of medical emergencies. Myla overcame all these obstacles and is now…
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